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human anatomy Sem 2 > Joints > Flashcards

Joints Flashcards

1
Q

what is a joint

A

point of contact between bones,
cartilage and bone,
teeth and bone

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2
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what is a fibrous joint

A

no cavity just fibrous connective tissue
collagen rich

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what is a cartilaginous joint

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bones held together by cartilage

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4
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what is a synovial joint

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have synovial cavity
dense irregular tissue of articular capsule
often ligaments

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5
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name the three structural classification of joints

A

fibrous
cartilaginous
synovial

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6
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name the three functional classification of joints

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synarthroses
amphiarthroses
diarthroses

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7
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what is synarthroses in joints

A

immoveable joints
pelvis sutures of skull
teeth

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8
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what is amphiarthroses in joints

A

slight movement in joints
epiphysis
tibia-fibula (bones in leg)
vertebrae
pelvic symphysis

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9
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what is diarthroses in joints

A

free movement
all are synovial joints

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10
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in fibrous joints what bones are suture

A

skull
immoveable

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11
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in fibrous joints what bone is syndesmosis

A

tibia & fibula
legs
slight movement

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12
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in fibrous joints what bone is gomphosis

A

tooth root in the socket
immoveable

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13
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name some common disorders of joints

A

rheumatism
arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Osteoarthritis
gouty arthritis

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what is Rheumatism

A

painful state in
bones, ligaments, tendons, joints, and muscles.

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what is arthritis

A

inflammation of joints
stiffness

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what is Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

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autoimmune disease
inflammation of the synovial membranes

17
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what is osteoarthritis

A

degenerative joint disease
deterioration of the articular cartilage
non-inflammatory
affects weight-bearing joints

18
Q

what is gouty arthritis

A

a condition where sodium create crystals are deposited in the soft tissue joints
inflammation swelling joints

19
Q

what is a sprain

A

forcible wrenching or twisting of a joint
stretches or tears its ligaments without dislocation

20
Q

what is a strain

A

stretched or partially torn muscle

21
Q

what is involved with aging and joints

A

slowing of synovial fluid production
thinning of articular cartilage
ligaments shorten and lose flexibility
influenced by genetic factors

human anatomy Sem 2 (18 decks)

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